A couple blames a faulty gun safe for the death of their 12-year-old son. Now they're trying to make sure the tragedy they're going through doesn't happen to anyone else.

Family claims gun safe was defective in seeking justice for 12-year-old son who shot himself

Carson Preston

If you are planning to ship holiday gifts this year, be sure to check this list of shipping deadlines from the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx so all your packages arrive on time.


Deadlines for 2023 holiday shipping with USPS, FedEx, UPS

Fedex Truck 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Wake County judge convicted a Dorothea Dix employee of child abuse, but he is already appealing the sentence.

The judge sentenced Robert Barney to anger management courses and community service.

Barney was arrested in May. He has since been working in an adult unit.

Dix Employee Convicted On Child Abuse Charges

One 15-year-old student was killed in a double stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School on Monday morning. A 14-year-old has been charged with murder on a juvenile petition.

Teen charged with murder on juvenile petition in fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Video shows moments leading up to a fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School.

Southeast Raleigh High School is closed on Tuesday to allow time for the community to grieve an on-campus death after a fight escalated into a stabbing that left one student dead.

'It's awful': Parents grasp reality of fatal double stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Flowers outside Southeast Raleigh High School

On Tuesday, we'll be at 31 degrees at 7 a.m. and warm up to about 48 in the afternoon with lots of sunshine. A blustery northwest wind could make things feel even cooler.

Bundle up: Get ready for the coldest air of the season with frosty mornings & nights

Monday night temperatures

Proving that a drug can actually extend canine lives will require large, time-consuming clinical trials. 

Could a drug give your pet more dog years?

RESTRICTED -- Could a Drug Give Your Pet More Dog Years?

The restaurant, which is located at 428 S McDowell St., will close after service on Dec. 23. 

Ashley Christensen to close popular pizza restaurant in downtown Raleigh

Poole'side Pies

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Panthers owner David Tepper explains his plans for the team after firing head coach Frank Reich after 10 losses.

Tepper: Obviously, the record is not good enough

Panthers owner explains what's next after firing 2nd coach in 2 seasons

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

The Texas A&M football program introduces former Duke coach Mike Elko on Monday, days after Elko coached the Blue Devils to a 30-19 win in Durham.

Texas A&M introduces Mike Elko

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What players from Duke, NC State and UNC have entered the transfer portal in the December window.

Transfer portal: What NC State, UNC and Duke football players are changing schools

UNC tops Duke 38-35

The final poll from our WRAL Sports voters.

NC State finishes season as top football program in WRAL Power Rankings

NC State Wolf head logo

Texas A&M has hired Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with the man who was his defensive coordinator for four years in College Station, the university announced on Monday morning.

Mike Elko leaving Duke, returns as head coach to Texas A&M 

Mike Elko

The Carolina Panthers announced Monday morning that Frank Reich would not continue as head coach.